Former Cowboys Edge Rusher Marshawn Kneeland Diagnosed with CTE Following His Passing at Age 24
Former NFL player Marshawn Kneeland died at 24 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was found to have stage 1 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) after his death. Researchers from Boston University diagnosed him through postmortem analysis, revealing CTE in nearly half of athletes studied under 30. Dr. Ann McKee noted that CTE, linked to repeated brain impacts, can’t be diagnosed during life and is prevalent even among those with modern safety measures. Kneeland’s tragic passing, following a police chase, highlights the struggles of athletes in high-contact sports. His family aims to raise awareness about CTE’s impact on mental health.
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